I was asked to accompany a client on business to London. As you can imagine I was ecstatic! The day arrives, and I arrive at DFW (I was based in Dallas at the time) for the first leg of the flight to Atlanta. We are texting and everything is going well - flirty banter, finalizing dinner/after work plans and what not. I board my flight for Heathrow and out of nowhere, this man calls me and says, "LJ, I can't find my passport. My flight leaves in "x" hours. If I miss my flight but find it, I'll take the next one out in "x" hours. If not, I'll cover everything before you land. No matter what, be at "x" location in Terminal 2 after you enter the country." Mind you, we are minutes away from the door closing. So, for the next seven to eight hours, I am trying to enjoy myself, while all the while in the back of my mind, panicking that I may be in London by myself for an extended amount of time. Which, in reality, isn't always a bad thing but I enjoy this person's company; so, I would like them to be there. Anywho, I get through customs, go to our meeting location, and wait. I kept checking my phone and my email - absolute radio silence. It was 8am in London and 2am on the East Coast - for all I knew this man was asleep.
Two hours later, I see someone standing next to my table, I look up, and there he is. We had a legitimate "Love Actually" moment that included lots of laughs, smiles, and a few cuss words. So no, it didn't end horribly wrong but y'all, I was pretty damn sure it was about to.
Oh, and to top it off, his passport was misplaced in the best place ever. A wine box haha!!
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